Award winning actor Kathy Baker (three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and the Screen Actor’s Guild Award) will appear on showrunner Nancy Miller's spiritually tinged-drama "Saving Grace" alongside show star Holly Hunter.
Kathy Baker - Award winning actor Kathy Baker (three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and the Screen Actor’s Guild Award) will appear on showrunner Nancy Miller's spiritually tinged-drama "Saving Grace" alongside show star Holly Hunter. © Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos
Ms. Baker will be guest-starring on the TNT’s drama March 30 and April 6th.
The series revolves around Hunter's character, Grace Hanadarko – a troubled yet effective detective who takes unconventional paths as she performs her work. Grace is a keen victims' advocate, yet her own personal life at times is filled with despair and skates on the edges.
Enter an Angel, played by veteran character actor Earl Rippy. The crack ensemble cast - which includes Laura San Giacomo, Gregory Cruz, Lorraine Toussaint and Kenneth Johnson - combined with Nancy Miller's writing all add up to a savory drama that explores human emotions, faith, science and life's unanswered questions.
“This season, Grace will continue to embrace the edges of life, the questions of life, as she tries to forgive herself for her sister’s death in the Oklahoma City bombing," said executive producer Nancy Miller.
TNT released the episode descriptions.
“But There’s Clay” – Premieres Monday, March 30, at 10 p.m.
Grace’s brother-in-law Doug starts dating Maggie (special guest star Kathy Baker), a new bartender at Louie’s. But Grace is concerned how Clay is going to take the news that his father is dating again. Meanwhile, the squad investigates the murder of a jogger with a complicated love life. And Leon gets a blast from the past when one of his former high school classmates pays a visit.
“So What’s the Purpose of the Platypus?” – Premieres Monday, April 6, at 10 p.m.
Doug’s relationship with Maggie (special guest star Kathy Baker) kicks into high gear, with a wedding date already set. But their plans hit a snag when Maggie is attacked by an unknown assailant at Louie’s. Leon Cooley’s execution date is just around the corner, and Johnny and Rhetta are desperately trying to save him through a letter-writing campaign. Clay decides to join in the efforts after he befriends Leon’s son, Ben (Lost’s Malcolm David Kelley). But a video surfaces that may destroy their chances.
Many know Ms. Baker's work from the CBS hit series, “Picket Fences.” Ms. Baker was also nominated for back-to-back Emmys for her guest performances on “Touched by an Angel” and “Boston Public.”
Also appearing in film, Ms. Baker made her film debut in The Right Stuff (1983). and recently starred in "Last Chance Harvey" with Dustin Hoffman.
She also continues reprising her role in the hit Jesse Stone franchise for CBS starring Tom Selleck. Her character was introduced in “Jesse Stone: Sea Change,” continued in “Jesse Stone; Thin Ice,” and will reappear in the upcoming sixth installment, “Jesse Stone: No Remorse.”
Ms. Baker also stars in the upcoming independent features "Miss Nobody" and "Shades of Ray."
Also a veteran of theater, Ms. Baker originated the role of May in Sam Shepard’s “Fool for Love,” and, at the playwright’s request, took the part to New York along with co-star Ed Harris. The move resulted in a prestigious Obie Award for Baker.
TNT sent a sneak peak for the upcoming episode “The Live Ones” – which premieres Monday, March 23, at 10 p.m. – TV-MA-LS
"The death of a woman in the home of a well-known architect (guest star Elias Koteas) opens Grace’s eyes to a new world. Meanwhile, Ham is thrilled to be partnered up with Grace again and hopes it will also mean rekindling their romantic involvement. Also, Bobby's undercover assignment comes to an explosive end. Clay has a new friend who is also helping out at the police station (Lost’s Malcolm David Kelley). And Leon Cooley struggles to find his lost faith."
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